The number 1 Affliction spec used by most of the Raiding Warlocks in the entire world. This provides unmatched Warlock DoTs and supreme survivability.
- Common Rotation: [Haunt], [UA], [Corrupt], [CoA], [SB]
- My Rotation: [CoA], [Corrupt], [UA], [Haunt], [SB]
My rotation splits your DoT re-casts into 2 phases, making it virtually impossible to get confused, which is the cause of most Afflock DPS problems.
After the "initial application round": Phase1 = UA/Haunt. Phase2 = CoA.
There will be ~6 seconds of Shadow Bolts between each phase.
That big gap is most helpful when [Eradication] pops; You can focus on your "Tommy-Gun Shadow Bolts" instead of recasting your DoTs.
(Incidentally, if you didn't already know.. Save your Haste trinket and stack it with [Eradication] and if you don't have a Haste trinket I suggest you get one.)
It really takes testing it out to see the benefits of your rotation. Honestly, it can be done any way, shape, or form. I personally think that when it comes to Affliction, the less likely you are to get lost in your rotation, the more likely you are going to hit the DPS you are meant to hit.
After the "initial application round": Phase1 = UA/Haunt. Phase2 = CoA.
There will be ~6 seconds of Shadow Bolts between each phase.
That big gap is most helpful when [Eradication] pops; You can focus on your "Tommy-Gun Shadow Bolts" instead of recasting your DoTs.
(Incidentally, if you didn't already know.. Save your Haste trinket and stack it with [Eradication] and if you don't have a Haste trinket I suggest you get one.)
It really takes testing it out to see the benefits of your rotation. Honestly, it can be done any way, shape, or form. I personally think that when it comes to Affliction, the less likely you are to get lost in your rotation, the more likely you are going to hit the DPS you are meant to hit.
~~Demonology PvE~~
My Demonology Spec I use sometimes when the need arises. This spec provides an extremely easy 2 phase rotation. Phase-1: Alternating Shadow Bolt and Incinerate. Phase-2: Big Cannon Mode.
- Phase 1: [Corrupt], [Immolate], [SB]
- Phase 2: [Corrupt], [Immolate], [Soul Fire]
The [Molten Core] buff is key here so Corruption must be up at all times. When Molten Core procs, you have 15 seconds to launch 3 steroid-infused Incinerates.
Once the Target is below 35% health and you get your [Decimation] buff, you switch to phase2.
At this point, your DPS will shine. It's a good idea to have both [Metamorphosis] and your Haste trinket ready.
